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Asparagus Cress Soup Recipe

Here's a refreshing soup that combines two spring treats—asparagus and watercress. Serve it as the first course to a special meal with family or friends.

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.YIELD:6 servings

Asparagus Cress Soup Recipe

Here's a refreshing soup that combines two spring treats—asparagus and watercress. Serve it as the first course to a special meal with family or friends.

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.YIELD:6 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped green onions

1/4 cup butter, cubed

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2-1/2 cups chicken broth

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 bunch watercress, stems removed (about 1 cup, lightly packed)

1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Sour cream

Directions

1.In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter 3-4 minutes or until soft. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Cook for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth and bring to a boil. Add asparagus and watercress; cover and simmer 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool.

2. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan; stir in cream. Heat on low until cooked through (do not boil). Season with the salt, white pepper and cayenne. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
Yield: 6 servings.